2025 NBA Season

[Viscore]

This is a game 2 of the WCF Finals. LMAO... I'm just curious why Lakers are now the underdog.. will Gobert and Mitchell be back in the line up already, or Lakers have more players that willl not play due to injury?

Gobert, Favors and Conley well rested but it looks like Mitchell is not available yet. His right ankle sprained, he might miss more games. Anthony Davis is still out, I don't know about other missing players in Lakers.
I'm expecting a good performance from Ersan again, hope his playing time won't be too lowered when Gobert is back.

It make sense that Jazz is now the favorites because Gobert and Conley is back again.

Hopefully Dennis Schroder will play in this game, otherwise, it will be a complete domination by the Jazz.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/playerpage/2067702/dennis-schroder

per update, he is likely to play but not sure if he will really play.

[Fredomago]

It make sense that Jazz is now the favorites because Gobert and Conley is back again.

With this two stars the chance of Jazz is really high,  Gobert are capable interrupting Drummond dominance inside, with Conley
and Clarkson shared in terms of their offensive attacks it's going to be a different game now, but if the same level do Lakers will
show it going to be more interesting.

Hopefully Dennis Schroder will play in this game, otherwise, it will be a complete domination by the Jazz.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/playerpage/2067702/dennis-schroder

per update, he is likely to play but not sure if he will really play.

Not sure if Lakers will push this thing up, they need Schroder in the playoff they can rest him and conserve his health
till LeBron and Davis are back.

Depend from the coaching and the health assistant, they can sit him and let other players to cover his absence.

[gagux123]

Yes, that was exactly what happened. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Murray is a combo guard, right? (he can play as PG and SG)

Yes, that's correct.
But lately, he had been mostly a shooting guard although he can still handle the ball and make the play which had been Barton's job recently.

Well, this is what I supposed. Thanks for the this information @Reid

There's still a good news on that injury.

https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/29277/kevin-durant

The good news is that the initial diagnosis of a bruise suggests KD avoided any major damage, and for now we'll assume he's day-to-day. Jeff Green and Alize Johnson should benefit if KD is forced to miss time, with more PF minutes also available for Blake Griffin

I hope he can come back in the playoffs healthy and strong, injury has been the problem of the Nets but Durant is consistent this year.

Regarding, this Durant's injury, I hope he will recover as soon as possible, I would like to see him play in playoffs.

This is a topic that makes me a little worried, what is the reason why several NBA players are injured this season? Is it because of the large number of games the NBA has been playing in recent years?

[Maslate]

Just imagine how capable the Jazz of beating the Lakers today.

Last outing, Jazz almost had a win against the Lakers, they only gas out in the OT, but this time, they can use the service of Gobert and Conley being a good point guard, so it's an automatic win by the Jazz. Don't overthink on this game, bet on the Jazz while you can.

[gagux123]

Just imagine how capable the Jazz of beating the Lakers today.

Last outing, Jazz almost had a win against the Lakers, they only gas out in the OT, but this time, they can use the service of Gobert and Conley being a good point guard, so it's an automatic win by the Jazz. Don't overthink on this game, bet on the Jazz while you can.

I was thinking about starting this topic. I confess, without LeBron and AD the Lakers are weak, despite the fact, in the last Jazz x Lakers game, it was a good game, KCP, Schroder, Drummond and others players scored well, despite the fact that almost all the Jazz players scored above 10 points .

Today will be an interesting game, and I think it will be "level", but I think Jazz will win!

[mirakal]

Just imagine how capable the Jazz of beating the Lakers today.

Last outing, Jazz almost had a win against the Lakers, they only gas out in the OT, but this time, they can use the service of Gobert and Conley being a good point guard, so it's an automatic win by the Jazz. Don't overthink on this game, bet on the Jazz while you can.

I was thinking about starting this topic. I confess, without LeBron and AD the Lakers are weak, despite the fact, in the last Jazz x Lakers game, it was a good game, KCP, Schroder, Drummond and others players scored well, despite the fact that almost all the Jazz players scored above 10 points .

Today will be an interesting game, and I think it will be "level", but I think Jazz will win!

It will not level, Jazz would win easily.. Last game was more "level" because game went to OT and there are a lot of lead changes during the regular time, this game, I don't know what to expect, hopefully I'm wrong.  

[TravelMug]

Just imagine how capable the Jazz of beating the Lakers today.

Last outing, Jazz almost had a win against the Lakers, they only gas out in the OT, but this time, they can use the service of Gobert and Conley being a good point guard, so it's an automatic win by the Jazz. Don't overthink on this game, bet on the Jazz while you can.

I think Jazz really missed the services of Rudy Gobert in their first game that's why Drummond went on tearing the middle and scoring like 20 points if I'm not mistaken. But since Rudy will play today, it will be a different story and I agree that I don't think that Lakers can make it 2-0 against a full roster.

The betting odds shows that, even if Lakers get 1-0, still they are a huge underdog with 3.x odds. Punters knows that with Gobert and Conley, it will be a different out come.

[wheelz1200]

Knicks with a great win over the Pelicans yesterday, they needed that.  With that being said what in the world was Lonzo ball going to cover d rose on the drive down the lane down 3 with 2 seconds to go.  Let him score lol.  Left bullock one of the Knicks deadliest 3 point shooters.  If I was the coach he would never hear the end of that.

[OgNasty]

Steph back to playing at an elite level. He hit 10 3’s and scored 49 points to help the Warriors beat the 76ers in the first half of this ESPN double header. The Lakers are currently down 10 to the Jazz, which is to be expected with no LeBron. Kuzma seems to be leading the offense for the Lakers, which is some good experience but he hasn’t taken things to the next level like I have been hoping he would. I’d love to see him develop into a Jayson Tatum type player.

[danherbias07]

Nuggets vs Grizzlies double overtime. What a game! That was indeed exciting.
They just went back and forth with the lead. Jokic exhausted but still making great shots for the team. 47 points 16 rebounds. 45 minutes of game time.

Facu did pretty well stopping Ja. Barton with big shots and Dozier locking the win with his 2 high pressure free throws.
Great night for the Nuggets fan. That was worth every dollar for the ticket.  

[Hypnosis00]

Nuggets vs Grizzlies double overtime. What a game! That was indeed exciting.
They just went back and forth with the lead. Jokic exhausted but still making great shots for the team. 47 points 16 rebounds. 45 minutes of game time.

Facu did pretty well stopping Ja. Barton with big shots and Dozier locking the win with his 2 high pressure free throws.
Great night for the Nuggets fan. That was worth every dollar for the ticket.  

Nuggets knows how to win, they are behind most of the time in this game but they did come back. I am also impressed with the Grizzlies because they have been winning more games lately and despite they are playing on the road, they still have a good win rate record. I think I'm already seeing a potential playoff match up.

[Yaunfitda]

Steph back to playing at an elite level. He hit 10 3’s and scored 49 points to help the Warriors beat the 76ers in the first half of this ESPN double header. The Lakers are currently down 10 to the Jazz, which is to be expected with no LeBron. Kuzma seems to be leading the offense for the Lakers, which is some good experience but he hasn’t taken things to the next level like I have been hoping he would. I’d love to see him develop into a Jayson Tatum type player.

If not for the lost against the Boston Celtics, they could have been in a roll and Steph leading not just the GSW but the NBA with insane numbers every night. They also played good defense on Joel, although he did a lot of free throws, but when ever GSW will have a chance, they will double team on him.

Nuggets was also a thriller, I have Grizzles at -3.5 and I thought we have a good chance but Nuggets force a double overtime.

[btc_angela]

Just imagine how capable the Jazz of beating the Lakers today.

Last outing, Jazz almost had a win against the Lakers, they only gas out in the OT, but this time, they can use the service of Gobert and Conley being a good point guard, so it's an automatic win by the Jazz. Don't overthink on this game, bet on the Jazz while you can.

I think Jazz really missed the services of Rudy Gobert in their first game that's why Drummond went on tearing the middle and scoring like 20 points if I'm not mistaken. But since Rudy will play today, it will be a different story and I agree that I don't think that Lakers can make it 2-0 against a full roster.

The betting odds shows that, even if Lakers get 1-0, still they are a huge underdog with 3.x odds. Punters knows that with Gobert and Conley, it will be a different out come.

Lakers already won by a large margin was even cover the handicap of (-6.5) because Gobert is back a it was a very different ball game when the Jazz team is almost healthy. And in the third quarter alone, Jazz shot an incredible 60% from the field, that's why they really took a huge lead and never look bad as if to show that the first lost was a fluke because they missing the services of the big man.

[Japinat]

Just imagine how capable the Jazz of beating the Lakers today.

Last outing, Jazz almost had a win against the Lakers, they only gas out in the OT, but this time, they can use the service of Gobert and Conley being a good point guard, so it's an automatic win by the Jazz. Don't overthink on this game, bet on the Jazz while you can.

I think Jazz really missed the services of Rudy Gobert in their first game that's why Drummond went on tearing the middle and scoring like 20 points if I'm not mistaken. But since Rudy will play today, it will be a different story and I agree that I don't think that Lakers can make it 2-0 against a full roster.

The betting odds shows that, even if Lakers get 1-0, still they are a huge underdog with 3.x odds. Punters knows that with Gobert and Conley, it will be a different out come.

Lakers already won by a large margin was even cover the handicap of (-6.5) because Gobert is back a it was a very different ball game when the Jazz team is almost healthy. And in the third quarter alone, Jazz shot an incredible 60% from the field, that's why they really took a huge lead and never look bad as if to show that the first lost was a fluke because they missing the services of the big man.

Credit to Gobert beacuse of his inside presence, without him, Jazz would struggle as most of them are outside shooters. Jazz will remain as the number 1 team in the West, and though they don't have a lot of all star, they are still a very efficient team. Even without Mitchell, I believe they will continue winning because they really have build that great chemistry already.

[yazher]

Nuggets vs Grizzlies double overtime. What a game! That was indeed exciting.
They just went back and forth with the lead. Jokic exhausted but still making great shots for the team. 47 points 16 rebounds. 45 minutes of game time.

Facu did pretty well stopping Ja. Barton with big shots and Dozier locking the win with his 2 high pressure free throws.
Great night for the Nuggets fan. That was worth every dollar for the ticket.  

That was a thrilling game to watch and with 2 times OT like that, you can say how intense was the game was and at the end of the game Denver Nuggets gets the win which they likely deserved it especially when you see how Jokic handle the last minute of the game.

[Reid]

That was a thrilling game to watch and with 2 times OT like that, you can say how intense was the game was and at the end of the game Denver Nuggets gets the win which they likely deserved it especially when you see how Jokic handle the last minute of the game.

My heart was pumping like crazy while watching both teams giving their all.
Grizzlies are really trying their best and Ja Morant proved why he was named Rookie of the Year.
What if Jonas played? 

Campazzo should be named 3rd player of the game after Jokic and Morant. He did a good job out there with a clean defensive aggressiveness.
He was already at his 5th foul and yet he could stick to Morant like that. If he was fouled out (overturned as an offensive foul for Ja) the Nuggets could've lost that game.

[Pamadar]

That was a thrilling game to watch and with 2 times OT like that, you can say how intense was the game was and at the end of the game Denver Nuggets gets the win which they likely deserved it especially when you see how Jokic handle the last minute of the game.

My heart was pumping like crazy while watching both teams giving their all.
Grizzlies are really trying their best and Ja Morant proved why he was named Rookie of the Year.
What if Jonas played?  

Campazzo should be named 3rd player of the game after Jokic and Morant. He did a good job out there with a clean defensive aggressiveness.
He was already at his 5th foul and yet he could stick to Morant like that. If he was fouled out (overturned as an offensive foul for Ja) the Nuggets could've lost that game.

If that follow-up dunk from Ja Morant went in or ref made a call.

That's really a good leadership can't say nothing but he really deserve that ROY award last year, he's athleticism was so cool Nuggets

just made a good adjustment and give them a pain in the ass in the last 3 mins of the regular pushing this game to double overtime,
Great job for both teams.

[akirasendo17]

Nuggets vs Grizzlies double overtime. What a game! That was indeed exciting.
They just went back and forth with the lead. Jokic exhausted but still making great shots for the team. 47 points 16 rebounds. 45 minutes of game time.

Facu did pretty well stopping Ja. Barton with big shots and Dozier locking the win with his 2 high pressure free throws.
Great night for the Nuggets fan. That was worth every dollar for the ticket.  

That was a thrilling game to watch and with 2 times OT like that, you can say how intense was the game was and at the end of the game Denver Nuggets gets the win which they likely deserved it especially when you see how Jokic handle the last minute of the game.

I wonder when the grizzlies will put star players around ja morant, the team already have some decent players, what they need is 2-star players I know it been a long time since Randolph and paul Gasol days where they played in the playoffs, its just a waste if you will not take advantage of the prime of this player he still young and will improve more.

[wiss19]

Curry is playing at MVP level once again. Dude missed so many games this year and he still ended up with the highest total games and highest points per game at the same time. You do not do this without being one of the best offensive players eve in the league. I do not remember any player being as great as him on offense, I know Lebron is great, I know Kobe was great, I know MJ was great, all of these players are great but I still say that he is the best scorer we have ever seen.

MJ had other stuff, Kobe had other stuff, Lebron has other stuff, but Curry is a pure scorer that can never be found anywhere ever again, dude is just surreal and he should even get MVP but warriors suck so he will probably not get it, most of the time MVP is given to players who plays in a team that is highly ranked, barely under 5th seed and usually goes to first seed most of the time.

[Botnake]

@wiss19, I think Curry could still get an MVP once their team will quality in the playoffs, they don't need to win a championship or be in the NBA Finals as Giannis had the same scenario in the past but he still won the regular season MVP.

Curry is on an improve level now, he can score 30 points easily, I guess that's his average now (Correct me if I'm wrong), and the way I see it, he is so happy playing and basketball seems easy for him.